Now that we gone over what it means to be a qualt. Here’s how to get started in being a quant. Get a background in statistics or econometrics, have experience in implementation of a programming language like MATLAB, Python or R, and know Linux kernel modification and C/C++, after that you’re good to go with trading your own capital. Quantative trading consists of strategy identification, strategy backtesting, execution system and risk management. For further resources continue reading the QuantStart guide.